Grow! Business Podcast w/Cory Mosley

Developing Employees: A Trainable, Coachable, and Replaceable Approach

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In this episode of Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham, dive into one of the five pillars of business growth: "People." With humor and actionable insights, they provide real-world advice for small business owners who may not have the resources of a full HR department.

Discover the "trainable, coachable, replaceable" approach to team development, tailored for maximizing efficiency and addressing common people-management challenges.

Topics Discussed:

  • The Five Pillars of Business Growth: A quick overview of mindset, sales, marketing, operations, and people, with this episode’s emphasis on the "People" pillar.
  • Hiring and Firing Mistakes: Avoid common pitfalls by learning when to hire slow and fire fast.
  • Employee Development Model: Building a strong team through the "trainable, coachable, replaceable" framework.
  • Role Clarity & Communication: Tips on defining clear roles, setting priorities, and fostering effective communication in a small business setting.
  • Training Program Essentials: Recommendations for developing a simple training program, including mentorship, shadowing, and creating a knowledge base for frequently asked questions.
  • Building a Coaching Culture: How to establish a supportive coaching culture with regular communication and goal-setting activities.

    • Key Takeaways:

    • Hiring and firing should be strategic to avoid costly mistakes.
    • Developing employees to be trainable, coachable, and replaceable enhances team resilience.
    • Clear roles and responsibilities, combined with open communication, are essential for small business success.
    • A coaching culture with ongoing feedback helps employees grow and stay aligned with business goals

      • Resources Mentioned:

      • Positioned for Growth™ by Cory Mosley, available on CoryMosley.com 

        • Credits:

        • Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist
        • Co-Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason
        • Produced by: Willie H.

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          Grow! Business Podcast w/Cory MosleyBy Cory Mosley, CSP